Program Specialist - Innovation & Improvement 2025-2026 at Panama-Buena Vista Union Elementary
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Board of Trustees of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Program Specialist, Innovation & Improvement. The Program Specialist will provide leadership, staff development, and training related to Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), particularly focused on vulnerable populations, as well as support district attendance and behavior programs/initiatives. In addition, the position will assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating related programs for Foster & McKinney-Vento students, attendance, behavior, and safety. The Program Specialist will be under the direct supervision of the Director III, Innovation & Improvement in the Educational Services Division.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Function as the District Foster and McKinney-Vento Liaison.
- Ensure proper identification and immediate school enrollment for Foster and McKinney-Ventostudents, collaborating with previous schools, child welfare agencies, and caregivers to securenecessary documentation.
- Maintains accurate records related to Foster and McKinney-Vento programs, ensuring compliancewith relevant regulations.
- Coordinate various needs of McKinney-Vento students, including, but not limited to, transportation, clothing, and food assistance etc.
- Support District attendance efforts to improve attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism.
- Facilitate School Attendance Review Board (SARB) procedures.
- Assist in developing and conducting training in topics such as, but not limited to, Foster Youth, McKinney-Vento students, MTSS, attendance, safety, and behavior to enhance awareness, improvestudent outcomes, and ensure equitable access to resources and services.
- Other duties related to the position as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Valid California teaching and/or services credential Three to five years of teaching and/or coaching experience Master's degree required from an accredited college or university with a major in education or a related field
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS To complete your application, please ensure all required documents are submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Recommendation Letters (x2))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Valid California teaching and/or services credential Three to five years of teaching and/or coaching experience Master's degree required from an accredited college or university with a major in education or a related field
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS To complete your application, please ensure all required documents are submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Recommendation Letters (x2))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
SALARY AND TERMS OF SERVICE
Annual Salary Range: $108,502 - $131,229 nine (9) steps, 204 working days per year, eight (8) hours per day. Placement on the salary schedule is determined by the number of years of previous experience in similar position. $2,500/year stipend for a Doctorate Degree; Longevity of $1,500 after 15 years of qualified District service and $3,500 after 20 years of qualified District service.Additional days, evenings/weekends as needed to perform related job duties and responsibilities. The District currently contributes up to $19,793.00 per year to family dental, medical, and vision insurance plans and a life insurance plan for employee only.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
External applicants must apply online and are required to submit transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements, and community and professional involvement.
Internal candidates are required to submit a personal letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements to the Human Resources Department to receive consideration for this position.
Submissions should be sent to:
Darryl Johnson
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. P-BVUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at (661) 831-8331 or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313.
Comments and Other Information
SALARY AND TERMS OF SERVICE
Annual Salary Range: $108,502 - $131,229 nine (9) steps, 204 working days per year, eight (8) hours per day. Placement on the salary schedule is determined by the number of years of previous experience in similar position. $2,500/year stipend for a Doctorate Degree; Longevity of $1,500 after 15 years of qualified District service and $3,500 after 20 years of qualified District service.Additional days, evenings/weekends as needed to perform related job duties and responsibilities. The District currently contributes up to $19,793.00 per year to family dental, medical, and vision insurance plans and a life insurance plan for employee only.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
External applicants must apply online and are required to submit transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements, and community and professional involvement.
Internal candidates are required to submit a personal letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements to the Human Resources Department to receive consideration for this position.
Submissions should be sent to:
Darryl Johnson
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. P-BVUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at (661) 831-8331 or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/8/2025
Contact
Tiffany Brasier
661-831-8331 6361
661-831-8331 6361
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$108,502 - $131,229 Annually
$108,502 - $131,229 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Doctorate Degree Stipend: $2,500
Length of Work Year
204 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time